Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 86V-062 · 1986 Oldsmobile Firenza
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-062 covers 216 1986 Oldsmobile Firenza for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THE MISASSEMBLED UNITS WILL RESULT IN REDUCED ILLUMINATION WHICH WILL CAUSE THE LAMP ASSEMBLY TO BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REDUCED ILLUMINATION WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE FEDERAL STANDARD MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO BE NOTICED ON THE HIGHWAY, THEREFORE MAY CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE RIGHT REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: TAIL LAMP/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1985 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.